ASVMEB August 21, 2019 Minutes

VICTORIA WHITMORE
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -

DOUGLAS A. DUCEY
- GOVERNOR -

ARIZONA STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD
1740 W. ADAMS ST., STE. 4600 @ PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007
PHONE: (602) 364-1-PET «¢ FAX: (602) 364-1039

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MINUTES
August 21, 2019
Board Room A, at 8:30 a.m.
1740 W. Adams Street, Board Room A
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Members Present: Mr. Jim Loughead, Ms. Jessica Creager, Dr. Darren Wright, Ms. Jane Soloman,
Dr. Sarah Heinrich, Dr. J. Greg Byrne, Dr. Christina Bertch, and Ms. Nikki Frost, CVT.

Members Absent: Dr. Robyn Jaynes.

Staff and Legal Counsel Present: Ms. Victoria Whitmore, Executive Director; Ms. Mary Williams, AAG
(Assistant Attorney General); Ms. Sunita Krishna Cairo, Assistant Attorney General (AAG); Ms. Dawn
Halbrook, Veterinary Compliance Specialist; and Ms. Tracy Riendeau, CVT, Senior Medical
Investigator.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Roll call: Ms. Whitmore at 8:33 a.m.

Il. INITIAL INVESTIGATIVE REVIEWS

1. 19-65, In Re: Mary Eubank, DVM

Attorney David Stoll was present to monitor. After discussion and consideration, a motion was
made by Dr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Bertch to accept the Investigative Committee's
recommendation and dismiss this issue with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

2. 19-66, In Re: Kelly Hehn, DVM

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Creager to accept the Investigative Committee's recommendation and dismiss this issue
with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

3. 19-67, In Re: Lori Hehn, DVM

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Creager to accept the Investigative Committee's recommendation and dismiss this issue
with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

4. 19-68, In Re: W. C. Hummel, Jr, DVM

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Attorney David Stoll was present to monitor. Ms. Sandra Sperzagni was present and made
statements. After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Berich and
seconded by Ms. Creager to accept the Investigative Committee's recommendation and
dismiss this issue with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

5. 19-69, In Re: Casandra Dobbin, DVM

Attorney David Stoll was present to monitor. After discussion and consideration, a motion was
made by Dr. Heinrich and seconded by Dr. Bertch to accept the Investigative Committee's
recommendation and dismiss this issue with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

6. 19-70, In Re: Andrei Tarrasov, DVM

Attorney David Stoll was present to monitor. After discussion and consideration, a motion was
made by Ms. Frost and seconded by Dr. Wright to disagree with the Investigative
Committee's recommendation and offer Dr. Tarrasov a Consent Agreement adopting the
Investigative Committee’s Proposed Findings of Fact as the Board's Findings of Fact and find
Dr. Tarrasov in violation of A.R.S. § 32-2232 (21) as it relates to A.A.C. R3-11-502 (H) (3) for
failure to record the dog’s heart rate and respiration rate in the medical record every 15
minutes while Under anesthesia. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms.
Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, nay.
Motion passed 7 ayes, 1 nay.

After further discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Frost and seconded
by Dr. Wright to offer Dr. Tarrasov a Consent Agreement that includes a period of Probation
for 1-year to obtain four (4) hours of continuing education, in addition to the statutory
requirements to maintain licensure, in medical record keeping. If the Consent Agreement is
not signed in 30 days, the matter will be scheduled for an Informal Interview. Roll Call: Dr.
Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright,
aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

7. 19-73, In Re: Sherry Wynn, DVM

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Heinrich and seconded by Dr.
Bertch to accept the Investigative Committee's recommendation and dismiss this issue with
no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

8. 19-75, In Re: ShanAnne Edwards, DVM

Attorney David Stoll was present and made statements on behalf of Dr. Edwards. After
discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Wright and seconded by Ms.
Creager to schedule this matter to an Informal Interview. The Board also directed staff to get
a statement from the pathologist clarifying his findings in the pathology report. Motion passed
unanimously.

9. 19-76, In Re: Alexa Wilson, DVM

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Frost and seconded by Ms.
Creager to accept the Investigative Committee's recommendations and offer Dr. Wilson a
Consent Agreement, adopting the Investigative Committee's proposed Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law as the Board Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch,
aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright, aye; Mr.
Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

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After further discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Frost and seconded
by Ms. Soloman to offer Dr. Wilson a Consent Agreement to include a period of Probation for
1-year to obtain an additional four (4) hours of continuing education, in addition to the
statutory requirements to maintain licensure, in medical record keeping. If the Consent
Agreement is not signed in 30 days, the matter will be scheduled for an Informal Interview.
Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye;
Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Frost and seconded by Ms.
Soloman to issue Dr. Wilson a Letter of Concern with respect to communication and ensuring
staff is relaying pet owner concerns to the veterinarian. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne,
aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye;
and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

10. 19-77, In Re: Kaleigh Robinson, DVM

Dr. Robinson was present and made statements. Ms. Sally Boardhurst was present and made
statements. After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Wright and
seconded by Dr. Bertch to accept the Investigative Committee's recommendation and
dismiss this issue with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

11. 19-78, In Re: Alicia Smith, DVM

Attorney David Stoll was present to monitor. After discussion and consideration, a motion was
made by Dr. Byrne and seconded by Dr. Heinrich to accept the Investigative Committee's
recommendation and dismiss this issue with no violation. Motion passed unanimously.

After further discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Heinrich and seconded
by Ms. Frost to open an investigation regarding Dr. Gurjit Sandhu's treatment of “Tyson” and
the concurrent use of steroids and NSAIDS. Motion passed unanimously.

12. 19-92, In Re: Adam Staerkel, CVT
Ms. Frost was recused. After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms.
Creager and seconded by Dr. Bertch to offer Mr. Staerkel a Consent Agreement, adopting
the Investigative Division Report's Findings of Fact as the Board's Findings of Fact, and finding
Mr. Staerkel in violation of:

e A.R.S. § 32-2249 (A) (2) (a) for deception in obtaining certification; and

e A.R.S. § 32-2249 (A) (2) (f) as it relates to AAC R3-11-107 (B) for failure to notify the

Board within 20 days after a change of residence.

Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, recused; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman,
aye; Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed 7 ayes, |
recusal.

After further discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Creager and
seconded by Dr. Bertch to offer Mr. Staerkel a Consent Agreement that includes a period of
Probation for 1-year to obtain four (4) hours of continuing education, in addition to the
statutory requirements to maintain certification, in ethics. The Consent Agreement shall also
include a Civil Penalty of $125 per violation; total of $250 to be paid on or before the end of
the Probationary period. If the Consent Agreement is not signed in 30 days, the matter will be
scheduled for in Informal Interview. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, recused;

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Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich,
aye. Motion passed 7 ayes, | recusal.

Ill. INFORMAL INTERVIEWS AND BOARD DELIBERATION

1. 19-61, In Re: Lauren Hood (Hefton), DVM

Dr. Hood was present with Counsel, David Stoll, made statements and answered questions.
Ms. Maura Mallory was present, made statements and answered questions. After discussion
and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Byrne and seconded by Dr. Bertch to dismiss
this issue with no violation. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager,
aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright, nay; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion
passed 7 ayes, | nay.

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS

1.19-71: In Re: Celeste Roy, DVM. Board may review, discuss and take action on report
received from evaluator as required by Interim Consent Agreement and may offer a final
Consent Agreement.
> At 10:36am, a motion was made by Ms. Soloman and seconded by Dr. Wright to go
into executive session for legal advice. Motion passed unanimously.

> At 10:50am, the Board entered back into open session.

Dr. Roy was present, made statements and answered questions. After discussion and
consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Soloman and seconded by Dr. Wright to offer Dr.
Roy a Consent Agreement adopting the Findings of Fact in the previous Interim Consent
Agreement and include the findings and recommendations of the most recent evaluation
and that Dr. Roy had been convicted of an undesignated Class 6 felony. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch,
aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright, aye; Mr.
Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

After further discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Soloman and
seconded by Dr. Heinrich to find Dr. Roy in violation of:
e = A.RS. § 32-2232 (7) Chronic inebriety or unlawful Use of narcotics, dangerous drugs or
controlled substances; and
e A.R.S. § 32-2232 (10) Conviction of a felony.
Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye;
Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Soloman and seconded by
Dr. Wright to offer Dr. Roy a Consent Agreement with the terms and conditions set forth in the
evaluator’s report. The Consent Agreement will include a Stayed Revocation Suspension of
90 days or until Dr. Roy successfully completes a 90-day Inpatient Treatment Program, not to
exceed 12 months. After completion, Dr. Roy is to enroll in a 12-week Out-patient Treatment
Program and be re-evaluated in one year by a Board approved addictionologist/specialist.
After evaluation, Dr. Roy will be placed on a Stayed Suspension Probation for a period of 5
years based on the recommendation of evaluator; Dr. Roy shall:

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e Abstain from alcohol, methadone, and other mind altering medications;

e Undergo random drug testing twice a month for the first 2 years, then step-down each
year after if tests are clear;

e Enroll in NA (obtain sponsor and submit evidence of attendance), or the equivalent,
three times a week for 3 years, then step-down each year after;

e Appear monthly before the Board the first 12 months, then step-down each year after;

e Sign medical release forms for any and all treatment programs, evaluators and
medical care;

e Notify supervising veterinarian if working in a clinical setting and compel them to
provide written verification to the Board that Consent Agreement was reviewed with
quarterly reports thereafter;

e Not prescribe controlled substances or work unsupervised in clinical practice;

e Have any and all counselors and evaluators submit quarterly reports to the Board with
recommendations;

e Comply with recommendations by evaluators to rehabilitate Dr. Roy in order to safely
and competently practice veterinary medicine; and

e Sign Consent Agreement within 14 days of mailing; if not signed and returned to the
Board in 14 days, the matter shall be remanded to Formal Hearing.

Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye;
Dr. Wright, aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

2. 19-56: In Re: Richard Heffelman Il, DVM. Board may review, discuss, and take action on
submission of Continuing Education plan as required by Consent Agreement.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Heinrich and seconded by Ms.
Creager to approve Dr. Heffelman’s Continuing Education plan in compliance with his
Consent Agreement. Motion passed 7 ayes, 1 absent (Dr. Berich).

3.18-125: In Re: Maria Zayas, DVM. Board may review, discuss, and take action on possible
action on Motion to Rescind Referral to Formal Hearing and remand for an Informal Interview.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Wright and seconded by Dr.
Heinrich to rescind referral to Formal Hearing and remand for an Informal Interview. Roll Call:
Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr. Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, aye; Dr. Wright,
aye; Mr. Loughead, aye; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed unanimously.

4.19-60: In Re: Jeri Cathy Major, CVT. Board may review, discuss, and take action on non-
compliance with Interim Consent Agreement (ICA) and may vote to offer a Consent
Agreement for voluntary surrender of the certificate, treated as a revocation.

Ms. Whitmore updated the Board regarding Ms. Major's non-compliance and
communication issues. Ms. Major has scheduled an appointment with a Board-approved
evaluator. She has not had her employer acknowledge review of the ICA and the signed
medical release forms have not been received as required by the ICA.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Frost and seconded by Ms.
Creager to extend Ms. Major's evaluation report deadline, employer acknowledgement
letter and medical release forms to 9/16/19. Motion passed unanimously.

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5. 18-35: In Re: Kenneth Halbach, DVM. Board may review, discuss, and take action on
continuing education completed as required by Board Order and may return license to
Active status.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Creager to approve Dr. Halbach’s completed continuing education as required by his Board
Order and return his license to Active status. Motion passed unanimously.

6. 19-37: In Re: Crystal Delano, DVM. Board may review, discuss and take action on request
to modify practice restrictions.
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Dr.
Heinrich to allow Dr. Delano to work unsupervised for wellness exams only, including vaccine
administration, but no medical issues, for 1 — 2 days a week, for half of a day, for no longer
that 60 days. She is to have no access to controlled substances. Roll Call: Dr. Bertch, aye; Dr.
Byrne, aye; Ms. Frost, aye; Ms. Creager, aye; Ms. Soloman, nay; Dr. Wright, nay; Mr. Loughead,
nay; and Dr. Heinrich, aye. Motion passed 5 ayes, 3 nays.

V. REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE, REFERRALS AND OTHER BUSINESS

1.Board may review, discuss, and take action on Case 19-82, In re: Laura Waters, DVM and
her preliminary response.

Attorney David Stoll was present and made statements on behalf of Dr. Waters. No action
taken. Ms. Whitmore stated that staff expects to receive case documentation from the State
of Washington in or around October.

2.Board may review, discuss, and take action on request for approval of continuing
education.
a. “Update on Parvovirus” sponsored by Foothills Animal Hospital.
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Heinrich and seconded by
Ms. Creager to approve the continuing education course “Update of Parvovirus”
sponsored by Foothills Animal Hospital. Motion passed unanimously.

3.Board may review, discuss, and take action on information related to upcoming changes
to the US Pharmacopeia (USP)’s guidelines for handling hazardous drugs in healthcare
settings (USP General Chapter [800] Hazardous Drugs).

Ms. Frost summarized information from an American Association of Veterinary State Boards’
webinar regarding the upcoming changes to US Pharmacopeia guidelines for handling
hazardous drugs in healthcare settings. The Board discussed that it may be appropriate to
incorporate some of the guidelines into the Administrative Rules, as States are expected to
regulate these issues.

4.Board may review, discuss, and take action on results from premises inspection at East
Mesa Animal Hospital (#P0117), Virginia Kern, DVM (Responsible Veterinarian).

Ms. Whitmore updated the Board regarding the East Mesa Animal Hospital premise inspection
findings; most of the potential violations found were repeats from the last inspection. After
discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Soloman and seconded by Ms.
Creager to open an investigation. Motion passed unanimously.

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5.Board may review, discuss, and take action on compliance with Continuing Education
waiver granted to Michael Cook, DVM (License #4800).

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Heinrich and seconded by Dr.
Bertch to extend Dr. Cook's continuing education waiver until December 31, 2019. This will be
the last extension. Motion passed unanimously.

6.Board may review, discuss, and take action on American Association of Veterinary State
Boards’ (AAVSB) proposed resolution #2019-01 regarding information provided by states to
the AAVSB for the national database.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Soloman to approve the Board's delegate to vote in favor of the proposed resolution #2019-
01 regarding information provided by states to the AAVSB for the national database unless
new information is provided at the annual meeting wherein the delegate is to make the best
decision. Motion passed unanimously.

7.Board may review, discuss, and take action on results of premises inspection at Stockton
Hill Animal Hospital (#R0329), Responsible Veterinarian: Kristin Andrews, DVM.

After discussion and consideration, the Board directed staff to reach out to Dr. Andrews in
attempts to resolve any issues with respect to recording exam results in the medical record.

8.Board may review, discuss, and take action on 2020 Board meeting dates.
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Creager and seconded by
Ms. Soloman to approve the 2020 Board meeting dates. Motion passed unanimously.

9. Board may review, discuss, and take action on veterinary application.
a. Keith Blackmore
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Creager and seconded
by Dr. Bertch to approve Dr. Blackmore's veterinary application and requested
accommodations. Motion passed unanimously.

10. Board may review, discuss, and take action regarding Senate Bill 1062 (SB1062)
requirement to designate associations of licensed health professionals that may receive on
request the contact information and addresses of record for all health professionals under the
Board’s regulation.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Soloman that per SB1062, National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America,
Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona, Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association,
Arizona Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Veterinary State
Boards may receive, on request, the contact information and addresses of record for alll
health professionals under the Board’s regulation. Motion passed unanimously.

11. Board may review, discuss, and take action on approval of veterinary license pending
receipt of license fee.

Sara Boyle

Alison Cowie

Katrina Frost

Lydia Harbour

Seth Lautenschlager

Daniel McClaire

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Derek Matthews
Carine Otto
Alice Read
Tatiana Segura Elizondo
k. Jennifer Sodetz
1. Kathleen Tan
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Soloman to approve the above veterinary licenses pending receipt of veterinary license
issuance fee. Motion passed unanimously.

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12. Board may review, discuss, and take action on approval of certification pending receipt
of certificate fee.

Abigail Anderson
Kimberly Bauer
Amy Bernstein
Stephanie Brietigan
Daisy Callahan
Siovhan Clay-Sinkar
Keisha Colén

Kaitlin Courtney
Alexandra Dean
Arlene Dreste
Danielle Eberhart
Jennifer Guidry
Luvia Gutierrez Jimenez
Angelica Gutierrez Jimenez
Allison Hagy

Kyra Hatten

Ron Jamiolkowski
Leonard Lamb
Shayne Lehman
Sasha Li

Ceildh Loftin
Isabela Lovato
Marissa Mac Means
Melody Medwell
Laura Miller

Isabel Montoya

aa. Nyssa Montoya

bb. Sarah Nguyen

cc. Christina Promer
dd. Nicole Rowe

ff. Leeanne Salois

gg. Cynthia Satalowich
hh. Claire Spencer

ii. Amber Stockton

jj. Sierra Weber

kk. Jamie Webster

ll. Devon Weigt

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After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Soloman to approve the above certifications pending certificate issuance fee. Motion
passed unanimously.

13. Board may review, discuss, and take action on denial of certification for failure to pass
the State exam and or VINE.
Henderson, Wendi
Lopez, Daisey
Moecia, Lindsey
Navarro, Celia
Nelson, Vanessa
Overson, Shiloh
Ramirez, Natalie
Vizcaino, Gabriela
i. Wilder, Mary
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Soloman to deny certification to the above applicants who failed the VINE or State exam
and appoint Ms. Whitmore to represent the Board if a settlement conference is requested
with her authority limited to denial. Motion passed unanimously.

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14. Board may review, discuss, and take action on possible unlicensed practitioner
information received and may review and discuss this topic in relation to HB2118:
unauthorized practice.

a. Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.

Creager to pend this matter to a future Board meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

b. Pulse Therapy
After discussion and consideration, Board directed staff to call the phone number
available in attempts to get a person's name and report back to the Board.

15. Board may review, discuss, and take action regarding the FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
medication labeling requirements in relation to current Board medication labeling
requirements.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by Ms.
Soloman to add the FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance medication labeling requirements to
the 5-year Rule Review for consideration and to request an exemption from the rule-making
moratorium. Motion passed unanimously.

16. Board may review, discuss, and take action on approval of draft substantive policy
statement regarding HB2569.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Soloman and seconded by
Ms. Creager to approve a_ substantive policy statement to outline acceptable
documentation that a license or certificate holder applicant would need to submit to prove
residency for license/certification utilizing the universal recognition pathway. Documents
accepted would be current Arizona driver’s license, current Arizona motor vehicle

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registration, proof of filing Arizona income taxes, Arizona voter’s registration or military form
2058. Motion passed unanimously.

17. Board may review, discuss, and take action on Five Year Rule Report draft.
The Board reviewed the draft Five Year Rule Report and discussed adding the need to
address rules that are related to the dispensing of medications for livestock as discussed in
agenda item V.15., the FDA Pasturized Milk Ordinance labeling requirements.

18. Board may review, discuss, and take action on FY2021 budget request.

Ms. Whitmore Updated the Board on FY2021 budget request. Funds will be requested for IT
projects related to the online license renewal system and planning for a future e-licensing
system.

19. Executive Director Report
a. Investigative Committee membership
Ms. Whitmore updated the Board that a DVM Investigative Committee member will be
resigning and another will be needed. Applicants will be scheduled for interviews for the
September Board meeting.

b. 2020 proposed legislation - oversight of shelter veterinarians

Ms. Whitmore updated the Board that Ms. Beth Lockhart is continuing her efforts to seek
legislation to give the Board oversight of veterinarians that work in animal shelters and
provide services to shelter-owned animals.

c. 2019 American Association of Veterinary State Boards delegates
Ms. Whitmore updated the Board that Dr. Heinrich will be the alternate delegate and will
be attending the upcoming meeting.

d. FY19 Financial Reports
Ms. Whitmore updated the Board regarding the year-end FY19 Financial Reports.

e. Update on HB2463 implementation
Ms. Whitmore updated the Board regarding the HB2463 implementation. The required
language has been added to the appropriate forms and documents.

VI. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. May 15, 2019 Executive Session {Abstain: Dr. Heinrich}

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Bertch and seconded by
Ms. Creager to approve the May 15, 2019 executive session minutes. Motion passed 7
ayes, 1 abstention (Dr. Heinrich).

b. June 19, 2019 Regular Session
No quorum; pend to future Board meeting.

c. June 19 2019 Executive Session
No quorum; pend to future Board meeting.

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d. July 17, 2019 Regular Session

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Ms. Creager and seconded
by Ms. Soloman to approve the July 17, 2019 regular session minutes. Motion passed 5
ayes, 2 abstentions (Dr. Bertch and Mr. Loughead).

Vil. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval to take Veterinary State Exam
1. Beckman, Katherine (R)

2. Hansen, Thomas (E)

3. Helgeson, Megan (R)

4, \sidron, Gracian (E)

5. Lenberg, Jamie (E)

6. Patel, Mira (R)

7. Youngblood, Sherri (E)

8. Conley, Katherin (R)

9. Kogan, David (E)

10. Whittaker, John (R)

Approval to take Veterinary State Exam granted.

B. Approval of Temporary Permit(s)
1. Helgeson, Megan
2. Lenberg, Jamie
3. Patel, Mira
4. Conley, Katherine
Approval of Temporary Permit(s) granted.

C. Approval of Veterinary License
1. Byerly, David (E)

2. Ellermeier, Heidi (E)

3. Goonan, Georgette (E)

4. Grady, Sicilia (E)

5. Hurley, Brian (E)

6. Logos, Terri (E)

7. Lin, Katya (S)

8. Shapero, Jeremy (E)

9. Sullivan, Abigail (E)

10. Washington, Aysé (E)

11. Whitmore, Emily (E)}

Approval of Veterinary Licenses granted.

D. Approval of Premises Licenses - Responsible Veterinarian listed

R3295: Banfield Pet Hospital #5208. New Premises. Kevin Deppert, DVM

R3310: Trilogy Veterinary Medical Center. New Premises. David Julien, DVM

R3311: Continental Ranch Pet Clinic. New Owner, Dimitri Brown, DVM

R3313: High Country Humane Society. New Premises. Carly Bennett, DVM

R3314: Encanto Pet Clinic. New Responsible Veterinarian. Amy Kranch, DVM

R3315: ARK Mobile Veterinary Services in Wilcox. New Premises. Pamela Brambert,

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R3317:
R3318:

Pratts Pets Mesa. New Premises. Paul Carney, DVM
Queen Creek Veterinary Clinic. New Responsible Veterinarian/New Owner.

Makenzie Kurth, DVM

R3319:
R3320:
. R3321:
R3322:
R3323:
R3324:
. R3326:

DVM

R3329:
R3330:

Paradise Point Animal Hospital. New Premises. Desiree Garthe, DVM

Small Animal House Calls. Address Change. Melanie Lowrance, DVM

River Road Pet Clinic. New Responsible Veterinarian. Sean Crocker, DVM
Copper Ridge Equine. New Premises. Justin McCormick, DVM

Banfield Pet Hospital #1039. New Responsible Veterinarian. Jill Besemer, DVM
Veterinary Neurological Center. New Owner. Scott Plummer, DVM

Banfield Pet Hospital #1099. New Responsible Veterinarian. Hilary Heniser,

F, Ross Rich, DVM PC. New Premises. Forrest Rich, DVM.
Dairy Health Services, LLC dba Herd Health Management/Gila_ River

Veterinary Services. New Responsible Veterinarian/New Owner. James Kennedy,

DVM

R3331:

DVM

Palo Verde Animal Hospital. New Responsible Veterinarian. Anna Krunins,

D (7), (9), (16), and (18) Removed from Consent Agenda.
Approval of Premise Licenses granted.

E. Approval of Random Premises Inspections

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20.

FOS?S:
RO1 28:
RO481:
RO746:
R1005:
R1285:
R1406:
R1570:
R1598:
R1608:
R1796:
R1853:
R1858:
R1908:
REA:
S RLGZS:
R1982:
R2473:
R2924:
R3110:

Adobe Animal Hospital, Thomas Newland, DVM

Best Friends Animal Hospital, Irene Brady, DVM

North Ranch Animal Hospital, Gregory Benson, DVM

Wright Veterinary Service LLC, Darla Wright, DVM

East Valley Mobile Vet, Georgia Tate, DVM

Kingman Animal Hospital, LLC, Erika Angone, DVM

Carey Veterinary Acupuncture & Relief Services, Deborah Carey, DVM
Creature Comfort Veterinary Housecall Practice INC, Beth Bielsker, DVM
Brown Veterinary Housecall Services, PLLC, Colleen Brown, DVM
Desert Bloom Mobile Veterinary Service, Jeannette Molina, DVM
Manzanita Animal Hospital, LTD, James Anderson, DVM

East Valley Equine Practitioners, James Christensen, DVM

Paster Veterinary Services, PLC, Diane Paster, DVM

Animal House Veterinary Clinic, PLLC, Connie Anderson, DVM

Kaibab Veterinary Clinic At Petsmart, DVM

Agua Fria Animal Hospital, PLLC, Scott Duston, DVM

Banfield, The Pet Clinic #1809, Graham Heucher, DVM

Mariposa Veterinary Service, Marybeth Minter, DVM

Paster Veterinary Services, PLC, Diane Paster, DVM

McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital, Caroline Magargle, DVM

E (2), (3) and (20) Removed from Consent Agenda
Approval of Random Premise Inspections granted.

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F. Approval of Reinstatement of Certification
1. Breslin, Shelbi
Approval of Reinstatement of Certification granted.

G. Approval of Reinstatement of Veterinary License
1. Bondy, Peter
Approval of Reinstatement of Veterinary License granted.

H. Approval to take the Technician Exam(s)
1. Chavez, Crystal
Approval to take the Technician Exam(s) granted.

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Wright and seconded by Dr.
Bertch to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously.

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

D (7), (16), (18), E (2), (3) and (20)
After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Wright and seconded by Dr/
Bertch to approve the above premises pending compliance. Motion passed unanimously.

E (9)

After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by Dr. Wright and seconded by Dr.
Bertch to approve the random premise inspection. Motion passed 7 ayes, 1 recusal (Ms.
Soloman).

VIII. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Dr. Bertch noted that when her Board term ends, it would be desirable for the Governor to
appoint a veterinarian from outlying areas of the state.

IX. CALL TO PUBLIC
No members of the public were present.

X. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE MEETING DATE
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, beginning at 8:30
a.m. at 1740 W. Adams St., Board Room “A,” Phoenix, Arizona, 85007.

XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:52p.m.

Respectfully ee ee

eden. Whidpare

Victoria Whitmore, Executive Director

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